Project Director
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £100,000 to £120,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2026 |
| Location: | Cumbria , Cumbria, LA23 1LJ |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SBPROJECTDIRECTOR_1779188981 |
Summary
Project Director / Project Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor
North West
️ Commercial Construction Project
A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Project Director and a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major commercial construction scheme in the North West. This is a key leadership position overseeing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring programme, commercial performance, quality, and health & safety objectives are achieved.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering large-scale commercial projects for recognised main contractors, with strong leadership, client-facing, and operational management experience. You will be responsible for managing site teams, driving programme performance, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a major commercial construction project
- Manage project teams including Construction Managers, Project Managers, and commercial staff
- Oversee programme, quality, budget, and H&S performance
- Maintain and develop strong client and consultant relationships
- Drive project strategy and operational performance
- Ensure compliance with all contractual and statutory obligations
- Report directly into Regional/Operations Directors
Requirements
- Proven experience operating as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager within a Tier 1 contractor
- Strong commercial build experience on projects of significant value
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Stable employment history with recognised main contractors
- SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid qualifications preferred
- Ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver projects successfully from inception to completion
- Professional Membership
Package
- Competitive salary & package
- Car allowance / company vehicle
- Bonus scheme
- Pension & healthcare
- Long-term pipeline of prestigious projects across the North West